GRAND OPENING AT SAN FRANCISCO'S WESTFIELD SHOPPING CENTRE

Paintings by Patricia Araujo - The Old Emporium
San Francisco's Old Emporium building's 2004 renovation involved the elevation of its rotunda 60 feet off the original ground level. While the Old Emporium is being converted into the new West Coast Wesfield San Francisco Shopping Centre in September 2006, the rotunda still remains inside the building as it has for over 100 years. Without the renovation, the spectacular dome could not be seen from its exterior. Through these series of drawings, Patricia Araujo unfolds the dome's brief revival.

Next to Patricia's works, is a temporary exhibit by the California Historical Society Museum, presenting archives and photos of the Old Emporium.

Location: Westfield San Francisco Shopping Centre, @ 5th and Market Streets. Level Four
Opening: September 28th, 2006. Exhibition duration through July 15th, 2008.

Photos below from the opening:

Photo below: Patricia's paintings, left to right: Rising and Metamorphosis II

 
Photo below: Patricia's mother

Photo below: Patricia infront of her display